Plant Tissues
Chapter Name : Tissues |
Sub Topic Code : 103_09_06_02_01 |
Topic Name : Plant Tissues |
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Sub Topic Name : Meristematic Tissues |
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Introduction
Meristematic tissues are group of cells that have the ability to divide.
Pre-Requisites:
Tissues are made up of group of cells
Activity:
Place onion bulb on jar field with water, growth in the onion roots can be observed.
Real Life Question:
What is responsible for growth in plants?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Meristematic tissues | Consists of undifferentiated cells having the ability to divide |
| Apical tissues | Located at opposite ends of the plant axis in the tips of roots and shoots. |
| Lateral tissues (cambium) | Responsible for increase of girth of the stem or root. |
| Intercalary tissues | Meristem at the base of the leaves or internodes on twigs |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| How does plant grow from merely a 1 feet to fully developed tree? | Meristematic tissues present in the plant help in the growth. |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
What are meristematic tissues and what are their different types?
What you learn in Practice:
Meristematic tissues are responsible for plant growth.